If you want to get your point across, start by acknowledging his argument and appreciating his position. Specifically:

In the book, “precision of language” means using the correct words to convey the exact thought the speaker intends to communicate. In other words, by using precise language, the speaker can communicate the actual thought and not something that is close to the thought.

8 Useful Ways to Make Your Point With Precision & Clarity

1. Oh, I like this.
2. Captivate your audience by giving them only what they need to know.
3. Avoid jargon to be more engaging.
4. Make your point clear with ‘special’ repetition (and win any argument)
5. Make connections with what your audience knows.
6. Use the art of storytelling to connect with your audience.

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2. Big words don’t make you look smart.
3. Speak more slowly.
4. Write well.
5. You’re not an airplane.
6. Don’t use sub-clauses.
7. Keep things in perspective.

1. Summarize his thoughts for him.
2. Compliment his reasoning.
3. Speak first to his positive intentions.
4. Look for one thing you can agree with.

How to be assertive without being aggressive

1. Be clear. Try to ask for what you want openly and in a straightforward manner, and state your feelings clearly without directly or indirectly demeaning the other person.
2. Make eye contact.
3. Keep your posture positive.
4. Do your homework.
5. Take time out.
6. Avoid accusing.
7. Keep your cool.

Here are 5 ways to deal with people who don’t listen:

1. Ask them more questions.
2. Give them a chance to talk.
3. Focus on creating a meaningful relationship with them.
4. Try to explain things in a way that he/she can understand.
5. Educate yourself more on their learning style.

Also try this: eliminate nearly all the air in your lungs and try to speak in a large room. Not much power in that voice, is there? Instead, fill your reservoir with air so your voice “floats” softly and pleasurably, with no harshness in evidence.

Five ways to tone it down.

1. Practice listening more than speaking. You have two ears and one mouth, so try to use them in that ratio.
2. Control your environment.
3. Stay positive when speaking negatively.
4. Train your voice.
5. Get your hearing tested.

Start by reading the text out loud at a normal speed. Then, read the same passage again at a slightly faster speed. Repeat this again, reading the passage at an even faster speed. This can help you get your eyes and mouth to work together at faster speeds.

Here are some helpful, actionable tips you can try the next time you need to calm down.

1. Breathe.
2. Admit that you’re anxious or angry.
3. Challenge your thoughts.
4. Release the anxiety or anger.
5. Visualize yourself calm.
6. Think it through.
7. Listen to music.
8. Change your focus.

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2. Stand or sit with spine straight but relaxed.
3. Keep your chin up.
4. Focus on your listeners.
5. Speak loudly enough to be heard.
6. Buttress words with appropriate gestures.
7. Strategically position your body.
8. Use vivid words that everyone understands.